REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 748
MARCH 20, 2023
DISTRICT SERVICE CENTER BOARDROOM
The regular school board meeting of Independent School District 748 was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Matt Moehrle. Members present: Moehrle; Emily Larson, clerk; Jen Smith, treasurer; Tricia Meling, vice chair; Jason Nies, director; Scott Wenshau, director and Dr. Jeff Ridlehoover, superintendent. Members absent: None
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
A motion was made by Meling and seconded by Nies to APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. All in favor. Motion carried.
Public Forum was held.
A motion was made by Nies and seconded by Larson to APPROVE CONSENT ITEMS A.5.a – A.5.e AS PRESENTED BELOW. All in favor. Motion carried.
A.5.a. Minutes of the regular school board meeting held on Feb. 27, 2023
Minutes of the special school board meeting held on March 16, 2023
A.5.b Checks in the amount of $886,974.06 as presented:
General Fund 504,675.70
Food Service Fund 60,060.54
Transportation Fund 185,848.25
Community Service Fund 3,026.21
Capital Expenditure Fund 85,517.21
Building Fund 9,803.75
Activity Accounts 33,772.41
Internal Service Fund 4,220.18
Student Activity Fund 49.81
Check numbers 186037 – 186206
AP ACH History in the amount of $3,235.00 as presented:
General Fund 2,221.33
Food Service Fund 212.54
Activities Accounts 801.13
Check Number 222300100 – 222300117
Receipts in the amount of $4,440,662.59 as presented:
General Fund 4,077,841.18
Food Service Fund 251,425.42
Transportation Fund 43,998.54
Community Service Fund 34,073.25
Capital Expenditure Fund 15,043.63
Activity Accounts 8,236.00
Internal Service Fund 10,044.57
Receipts 51443 – 51563
Wire transfers in the amount of $1,465,298.11 as presented:
General Fund 1,129,496.95
Food Service Fund 49,810.17
Transportation Fund 23,387.09
Community Service Fund 17,782.89
Capital Expenditure Fund 1,020.75
Building Fund 582.75
Internal Service Fund 243,217.51
Wire transfers 202200535 – 202200588
A.5.c Approve resolution accepting the following donations; Virnig Manufacturing, Sartell High School, $300, Sabre HS Robotics; Grede, Sartell High School, $250, Sabre HS robotics; Wells Concrete, Sartell High School, $300, Sabre HS robotics; Craig and Heidi Hiltner, Sartell Middle School, custom bike (approximate value $3,000), DCD Program; Thyen Nies Family Fund, Sartell High School, $500, SHS prom; Grede, Sartell High School, $250, senior celebration, Luke and Kristi Miller, Sartell High School, $1,000, Sabre HS robotics; and anonymous, Sartell High School, $1,000, Sabre construction.
A.5.d Accept resignations
Marty Anderson, SHS, girls hockey head coach, 2/27/23; Joshua Bentley, SMS, temporary community education director, 2/28/23; Robert Christensen, SHS, paraprofessional, 2/27/23; Tonya Hackett, SMS, food service worker, 2/27/23; Kimberly Hofmann, SMS, facilities scheduler, 3/8/23; Jessie Ramirez, RIS, paraprofessional, 3/17/23.
Accept release of employment
Susie Barth, PMPS, paraprofessional, 3/9/23; Greg Jamison, SHS, head nordic ski coach, 3/2/23; Laura Sobania, SMS, cook’s helper, 3/2/23.
Accept retirements
Cindy Kerfeld, SHS, food service worker, 6/2/23.
A.5.e Approve Fundraising Activities
SHS, Sartell Music Department, Cherry USA – selling frozen goods (pizzas, cheesecakes and more).
ISD748 Sabre Star Report:
- Jeff Ridlehoover, superintendent, presented Rhonda Pierskalla with the February SABRE star award. Julia Bjerke, Oak Ridge Early Learning Center principal, presented Carrie Gapinski, wocial worker with the March SABRE Star Award.
School Board Student Representative Report:
- The School Board Student Representative Benjamin Thompson reported on happenings around the district.
Winter Activities Report:
- Activities Director Bruce Thompson, along with students who participated in winter activities, talked about the outcome of winter sports and activities.
Superintendent Report:
- Superintendent Ridlehoover reported on happenings around the district. He started by sharing the middle school musical “Matilda Jr.” was a huge success and that we are nearing the end of the Music in the Schools concert series. The Sartell Robotics Team took first place at the state competition and qualified for the world competition. One of our teachers, Joe Schulte, advanced to the Minnesota Teacher of the Year semifinal round and is one of only a small number to be considered for the top state honor. Feedback regarding e-learning was provided. Our Learning and Teaching department has been working diligently to review and select new literacy curriculum. The American Indian Parent Advisory Committee dinner will take place at 5:30 p.m. this Thursday at Oak Ridge Early Learning Center. Ridlehoover attended the MSBA/MASA Day at the Capitol. Finally, our students and staff are all excited that spring break is on the horizon the week of March 27-31.
District Finance Report:
- Business Manager Joe Prom shared current finance and budget information.
Superintendent Search Update Report:
- Board Chair Matt Moehrle provided an update on the search process for Superintendent.
School Board Committee Report:
- Jen Smith – Communications & Technology Committee. Will meet at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 19.
- Matt Moehrle – Sartell Senior Connections. Check their website for activities. They are a very active group.
- Matt Moehrle – Benton Stearns Education District Facilities Committee meeting. They hired an architect and financial consultant to help them determine what to do with aging buildings.
- Jen Smith – Career and Technical Education. Will meet at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 3.
- Matt Moehrle – Negotiations Committee. A meeting will be scheduled in the upcoming future.
A motion was made by Smith and seconded by Larson to APPROVE PERSONNEL OMNIBUS RESOLUTION #1-22: All in Favor. Motion carried.
New Employees:
Scott Ambrosier, RIS, summer school site coordinator, $55.69/hour, recurring seasonal position, 6/12/23; Caitlin Dural, RIS, paraprofessional, $17.34/hour, RIV, Step 1, replacing Jessie Ramirez, 3/13/23; Angela Fasen, SMS, cook’s helper, $19.80/hour, RIII, Step 2, replacing Laura Sobania, 3/9/23; Dawn Forsberg, SHS, summer school site coordinator, $59.70/hour, recurring seasonal position, 6/12/23; Sylvia Kaare, SHS, chamber orchestra director, $2,396 (5.35 percent), BA, Step A, new position, 3/6/23; Michael Knight, SHS, assistant boys’ golf coach, $3,371 (7.35 percent), BA, Step B, replacing Michael Webster, 3/20/23; Nicholas Luberda, SHS, custodian, $20.86/hour, RIII, Step 3, replacing Brian Jacobson, 3/20/23; Molly McCann, district wide clerical substitute, $15/hour, additional sub, 3/8/23; Amy Moe, ORELC, summer school site coordinator, $57.68/hour, recurring seasonal position, 6/12/23; Carter Neuenschwander, SMS, baseball coach, $2,015 (4.5 percent), BA, Step A, replacing Jacob Helmin, 4/4/23; Dave Olson, SMS, boys golf, $2,455 (4.5 percent), BA, Step J, replacing Corey Schueller, 4/4/23; Lydia Otremba, SMS softball coach, $2,015 (4.5 percent), BA, Step A, replacing Emma Laudenbach, 4/4/23; Peter Schreifels, SHS paraprofessional, $17.34/hour, RIV, Step 1, replacing Robert Christensen, 3/6/23; Corey Schueller, SHS, assistant girls’ golf coach, $3,371 (7.35 percent), BA, Step B, replacing Katie Martin, 3/20/23; Ann Scott, RIS, paraprofessional, $17.34/hour, RIV, Step 1, replacing Taisha Tobish, 3/16/23; Laura Sobania, SHS, food service worker, $19.96/hour, RI, Step 5, return to former position, 3/6/23; Katherine Weber, SHS, accompanist, $17.76/hour, Range V, Step 1, additional accompanist for ensemble contests, 2/9/23.
Leaves of Absence:
Sherri Jaeger, Transportation, bus driver, LOA, 3/15/23-4/26/23; Mafoule Kenyon, RIS, paraprofessional, LOA, 3/17/23-4/28/23; Kira Rosekrans, SMS, speech-language pathologist, LOA, 9/5/23-11/27/23; Faith Schlecht, ORELC Early Childhood, LOA, 4/3/23-4/14/23; Shelby Tanner, DSC, food service director, LOA, 5/30/23-8/22/23.
All in favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Larson and seconded by Wenshau to APPROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR for 2023-2024. All in Favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Nies and seconded by Meling to PROVISIONALLY APPROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR for 2024-2025. All in Favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Smith and seconded by Meling to APPROVE PROPOSED STEARNS COUNTY HAZRAD MITIGATION PLAN. All in Favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Nies and seconded by Wenshau to APPROVE OUTDOOR LIGHTING BID. All in Favor. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Smith and seconded by Larson to APPROVE RESOLUTION ALLOWING FOR POTENTIAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS. All in Favor. Motion carried.
Schedule Committee Meetings/Discussion:
- Official Revision of Policy – Second Reading of Policy #203.2, 215, 607, 608, 609, 613, 614, 615, 616, 618, 619 and 630.
- Future Board Meeting – 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 17 at District Services Center
- Reach out to the High School on room availability for April meeting.
- Future Board Work Session – 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 at District Services Center
- Future Board Work Session (Budget) – 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 7 at District Services Center
Committee Assignments were reviewed.
A motion to ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:06 p.m. was made by Meling and seconded by Nies. All in favor. Motion carried.
/s/ Emily Larson, clerk
Publish: April 21, 2023
